Pulling your hair out while hunting for that perfect bird to roast this Thanksgiving? Ready to throw your hands up trying to crack the code of grandma’s secret green bean casserole recipe? Why not toss back an eggnog or two and let someone else do the cooking. The following restaurants are all open for the holiday, and they’ll even clean the dishes afterwards.

Bridge Tender(1414 Airlie Road near Wrightsville Beach) serves a four-course meal with a choice of options, including the chance to upgrade turkey or ham to prime rib for an additional cost. Price is $22.99 for adults and $12.99 for children from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Details and reservations: 256-4519.

Carolina Ale House (317-C S. College Rd., 791-9393) is open with their usual menu Thanksgiving evening from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Carolina BBQ is open for the holiday serving their buffet with traditional additions from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2703 N. College Road (392-1955) and 1602 S. College Road (799-3464) in Wilmington. Cost is $9.99 (adult), $8.99 (seniors) and $4.99 (ages 3-10).

Casey’s Buffet at 5559 Oleander Drive in Wilmington is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Years past have seen a large turnout, reservations not accepted. Details: 798-2913.

College Diner (911 S. College Road in Wilmington) is open 24 hours, seven days a week, including on Thanksgiving. In addition to their regular menu, they’ll have a holiday plate with turkey and the trimmings. Details: 793-0991.

Golden Corral Always a full house for the holidays. Locations at 5211 S. College Road (392-7777, open 10:45 a.m.-8 p.m.), 5130 New Centre Dr. (392-1984, open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and 4690 East Coast Lane in Shallotte (754-8100, open 10:45 a.m.-8 p.m.) will serving turkey and all the trimmings, $12.99 for adults.

Henry’s (2508 Independence Blvd. in Wilmington) is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with a full menu and selection of holiday favorites. For reservations, call 793-2929.

Hilton Wilmington Riverside (301 N. Water St. in Wilmington) serves a holiday buffet at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Price is $30.95 (adults), $20.95 (seniors), $9.95 (kids 5-11) and free for those under 5. Call 763-5900 for reservations.

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort (1706 N. Lumina Ave in Wrightsville Beach) will do a pair of buffet seatings at noon and 2 p.m. Cost is $38.95 for adults, $12.95 (ages 6-12) and free for 5 and younger. Call 256-2231 for reservations.

Hops Supply Co. (5400 Oleander Dr. in Wilmington) offers their full menu 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and a turkey plate with a choice of three sides. Details: 833-8867.

International House of Pancakes (5355 Market St. in Wilmington) is a breakfast option for anyone looking to escape the kitchen. Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 790-3311. The location at 5628 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington is open 24 hours. Details: 859-7010

K&W Cafeteria(3501 Oleander Drive in Wilmington) is open regular hours for the holiday with a Thanksgiving special for $6.99. Details: 762-7011.

Oceanic (703 South Lumina Ave. in Wrightsville Beach) is open noon-8 p.m. with a full lunch and dinner menu and a selection of holiday favorites. Details and reservations: 256-5551.

The Pilot House in downtown Wilmington (2 Ann St.) is serving a four-course holiday meal that includes appetizer, soup or salad, entrée and dessert for $26.95. Hours are 11a.m.-8 p.m. Call 343-0200 for details and reservations.

The Pub/ Sweet & Savory Café has a few holiday options. There’s a dine-in meal planned at Sweet & Savory (1611 Pavilion Place near Wrightsville Beach, 256-0115), with seatings available from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. A family-style meal will feature holiday staples. It’s $21.99 for adults, $12.99 for kids 4-11 and free for those under 4. Reservations are required. Also, The Pub (2012 Eastwood Road, 679-8101) will serve a Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m.-noon.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House (301 North Water St. in the Hilton Wilmington Riverside) serves a three-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner for $37.95 from noon to 7 p.m. Details and reservations: 343-1818.

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